Fiber can be a valuable tool in battling IBD diseases like Ulcerative Colitis and Crohns that I use along with probiotics and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). Psyllium seed husks, also known as ispaghula or simply as psyllium, are portions of the seeds of the plant Plantago psyllium or Psyllium seed husks expand and become mucilaginous when wet and are soluble in water, but they are indigestible in human beings. Soluable fiber is a great regulator for the digestive system and though often used for constipation is a great tool for controlling Diarrhea. Psyllium is a good diarrhea treatment because it absorbs excess fluid in diarrhea within the small intestines and normalizes bowl eliminations. Psyllium can make stools more solid and correct the symptoms of non-infectious diarrhea. Introduce psyllium slowly as it can cause a lot of gas and even inflame an already irritated digestive track.
I keep a couple different varieties of psyllium powder around and alternate their use. I look for products with different texture. For example Sonne’s No. 9 is a pretty fine powder and mixes pretty well when it doesn’t clump. Organic India sells a whole husk powder that is more course in texture. Always take psyllium with a lot of water and let it sit for a couple of minutes or more in warm/hot water to let the water gel. I take the powder in water at night at least an hour after dinner. For conveinence and because the product works for me I take Zand cleansing formula (not pure psyllium) an hour or so after breakfast and lunch. As mentioned build up slowly start with just after dinner first to allow your body to acclimate.
Entries (RSS)